#848C5E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and organic, carrying a distinct vintage quality. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair #848c5e with crisp cream or charcoal to balance its warmth. The hex code #848c5e meets accessibility standards, allowing black text to remain legible for small-scale UI applications.
Questions about #848c5e
What is #848c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848c5e is rgb(132, 140, 94), in HSL hsl(70, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 33%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #848c5e?
Is #848c5e suitable for text usage?
Yes, #848c5e generally meets accessibility standards when used for larger text against white or very light backgrounds. However, for smaller body text, it may lack the necessary contrast ratio, so consider using a darker variation for better readability.
Is #848c5e readable on white or black?
#848c5e has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.